Senior QC Analyst

Mossley Hill
2 weeks ago
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Job Title: Senior QC Analayst

Location: North West England

Position Type: Full-Time

Industry: Pharmaceutical

Company Overview: The QC Analyst role is at a leading Pharmaceutical company in the North West of England, our client has a wide port folio of licenced and non-licenced products
The site has significantly expanded over the years to increase production capacity and now are looking to recruit Quality analysts to support this expansion.

Senior QC Analyst Responsibilities:

• Conduct routine and non-routine analysis of finished pharmaceutical products using techniques such as HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines.
• Perform method validation and transfer activities, ensuring all analytical methods meet regulatory and quality requirements. Preferable
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all analytical activities in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Analyse and interpret analytical data, identifying trends, deviations, and potential issues. Report and investigate any out-of-specification (OOS) results in accordance with company procedures.
• Participate in laboratory investigations and CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) processes to ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
• Support the development, validation, and implementation of new analytical methods and techniques to enhance laboratory capabilities and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Production, and Quality assurance, to ensure timely and effective resolution of quality issues and support product development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, including GMP, ICH (International Conference on Harmonisation), and FDA (Food and Drug Administration) guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical QC laboratory, with a focus on finished product testing.
• Proven experience with HPLC analysis
• method development/validation experience is beneficial.
• In-depth knowledge of quality requirements
• experience working in a GMP-compliant environment preferential.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively document and report analytical findings.
• Proficiency in using laboratory software and electronic data management systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Contribution to meaningful projects that impact patient health and well-being.

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to apply and should their skillset align with the position I will reach out directly to discuss the opening in more detail.

Note:The client is unable to provide sponsorship

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